Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Systems Engineer / Analyst

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab$100K — $245K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or equivalent field.
  • 2+ years of experience in systems engineering, data analysis, or requirements development.
  • Proven ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Proficiency in programming with MATLAB or Python.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking abilities.
  • Technical expertise in military systems design, analysis, or operations.
  • Active Final Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct systems engineering and analysis for military mission planning.
  • Provide leadership in requirements analysis for planning and coordination systems.
  • Participate in design and requirements reviews, ensuring compliance with sponsor direction.
  • Conduct research and analysis to support military test events and operational scenarios.
  • Develop and deliver presentations communicating proposed solutions to stakeholders.
  • Author comprehensive reports integrating system definitions and technical recommendations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact national defense programs.
  • Engagement in military operational challenges.
  • Experience with advanced technologies in defense planning.
  • Collaboration with skilled multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Contributing to innovative solutions for U.S. warfighters.
Full Job Description
Description

Are you a "systems thinker" with systems engineering experience who wants to have impact on nationally important defense programs?

Do you want a key system engineering/analyst role that helps AMDS revolutionize the art of defense by applying your talents to address the difficult challenges facing our warfighters such as Operationalizing Artificial Intelligence to support Achieving Robust Homeland and Theater Defenses, Accelerating Warfighting Capabilities in INDOPACOM, or Enabling Space Superiority?

Do you want to help transform Decision Dominance for the U.S. Military challenges?

Would you like to contribute to the rapid exploration, development, detailed analysis, and transition of mission planning capabilities to U.S. warfighters?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

In A5C, we develop and deploy advanced planning capabilities and solutions directly into the hands of the warfighter, empowering them to design dominant defenses for maximum performance across multiple simultaneous multiple missions, multiple services, and multiple command echelon planning levels and domains.

We are seeking an enthusiastic team member with software engineering experience willing to take on exciting assignments and willing to learn about the complexity of military systems.

As a Systems Analyst...
  • Your primary responsibility will be conducting system engineering activities and system analytical efforts related to military mission planning.
  • You will provide systems engineering thought leadership and talents focusing on requirements analysis and capability development for planning, battle management aid, and coordination systems and tools.
  • You will participate in requirements and design reviews and requirements reviews to ensure sponsor direction is established and assess prime contractor compliance with sponsor directions.
  • You will provide domain know-how for military test events and real-world operational scenarios by conducting research, studies, and analysis to provide supporting data and associated recommendations for the Missile Defense Agency and Navy decision-makers.
  • You will develop and deliver presentations to sponsors and collaborators that effectively communicate proposed solutions and analysis.
  • You will author reports that bring together system definitions, requirements, analysis, and technical recommendations.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
  • Possess a bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or equivalent academic backgrounds.
  • Have two or more years of experience in systems engineering work, data analysis activities, and/or requirements development/analysis.
  • Have shown success working in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Have programming experience with MATLAB or Python.
  • Have demonstrated success in working in an engineering team of 3 or more people.
  • Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Exercise excellent critical thinking.
  • Have technical expertise in the design/analysis/operation of military systems.
  • Hold an active Final Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
  • Possess an advanced degree (master's degree or PhD degree) in systems engineering, applied mathematics, applied physics, or equivalent academic backgrounds.
  • Have five or more years of experience in systems engineering work, data analysis activities, and/or requirements development/analysis germane to military systems pertinent to air and missile defense.
  • Have two or more years of experience applying AI/ML to real-world problems.
  • Have experience reviewing and/or authoring specifications of military systems.
  • Have technical expertise in the design/analysis/operation of Navy mission planning systems.

Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually

About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a research and development organization that provides solutions to national security and scientific challenges. The laboratory was founded in 1942 and is located in Laurel, Maryland. APL is a division of the Johns Hopkins University and is a not-for-profit organization. The laboratory has expertise in a variety of areas, including space exploration, national security, and healthcare.
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